Digitrans eVAN - Rent an automated level 4 vehicle
Discover the Digitrans eVAN, a groundbreaking automated vehicle designed for real-world testing. Equipped with an electric drive and state-of-the-art technology, this roadworthy automated shuttle offers numerous advantages and can be used for a variety of applications in the field of autonomous driving. The automated vehicle can be rented by companies and research institutions for testing or demonstration purposes, as well as a measuring vehicle and data collector.
Supported under the 18th “Mobility of the Future” call of the FFG, the automated experimental vehicle “Digitrans eVAN” is the result of innovative research. The original VW e-Crafter has been upgraded to one of Austria’s most advanced automated test vehicles.
The Digitrans eVAN innovation lab is sponsored by:
Total project volume: 2 Mio. Euro
Federal funding: 1 Mio. Euro
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Project period:
2022-2027
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Overview of level 4 test vehicle Digitrans eVAN
Sensors for environment detection
A total of 8 Radar and 6 LIDAR sensors ensure that the automated vehicle can detect objects in its surroundings. The eVAN can thus better understand its environment, recognize potential hazards, and avoid collisions in time. Both technologies are combined to optimally utilize the strengths of both systems.
Surround view cameras
A total of 4 cameras provide a 360° panoramic view of the vehicle. The camera data deliver lists of objects and ensure that lanes, objects, and traffic signs are correctly recognized.
External destination display
Screen for external communication – for example, as a destination display in real operation.
Passenger compartment display
The display in the passenger compartment serves to show the next stops as well as connecting trains and travel times during shuttle operation.
Manual and automated operation
The automated experimental vehicle allows switching between automated operation and manual control with the help of a key switch.
Passenger compartment – Space for 6 passengers
The automated shuttle offers space for up to 6 passengers.
The seats can be removed, allowing the eVAN to also be used for cargo transport.
Floor projection
During reversing, dynamic arrows are projected onto the ground at the rear to alert other road users.
Communication between vehicle and infrastructure
The onboard unit (OBU) installed allows the automated experimental vehicle to exchange information with the surrounding infrastructure and other vehicles.
Sensors for environment detection
A total of 8 Radar and 6 LIDAR sensors ensure that the automated vehicle can detect objects in its surroundings. The eVAN can thus better understand its environment, recognize potential hazards, and avoid collisions in time. Both technologies are combined to optimally utilize the strengths of both systems.
Surround view cameras
A total of 4 cameras provide a 360° panoramic view of the vehicle. The camera data deliver lists of objects and ensure that lanes, objects, and traffic signs are correctly recognized.
External destination display
Screen for external communication – for example, as a destination display in real operation.
Passenger compartment display
The display in the passenger compartment serves to show the next stops as well as connecting trains and travel times during shuttle operation.
Manual and automated operation
The automated experimental vehicle allows switching between automated operation and manual control with the help of a key switch.
Passenger compartment - Space for 6 passengers
The automated shuttle offers space for up to 6 passengers.
The seats can be removed, allowing the eVAN to also be used for cargo transport.
Floor projection
During reversing, dynamic arrows are projected onto the ground at the rear to alert other road users.
Communication between vehicle and infrastructure
The onboard unit (OBU) installed allows the automated experimental vehicle to exchange information with the surrounding infrastructure and other vehicles.
Dynamic
path planning
Modular
development platform
Applications of the Automated Level 4 Vehicle
Typical applications include
AD/ADAS - Systeme und autonomes Fahren in Regen testen
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